2005 BMW 325 vs. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 486 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 325 | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3090 mm |
